VTech Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Active Recall Announced January 25, 2018 CPSC #18083

Quick answer

VTech Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard is CPSC recall #18083, announced on January 25, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves VTech Shake and Sing Elephant rattle with model number 80-184800. The rattle has a purple elephant with yellow and blue ears at one end and a black and white plastic teething ring at the other end. VTech is stamped on the elephant. The rattle is about seven inches long and the number 1848 is printed on the back of the rattle adjacent to the battery door. The rattle sings when a button is switched on. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rattles and contact vtech for a full refund or credit for a replacement product.. Affected brands: VTech Electronics Limited, VTech Electronics North America LLC.

Hazard

This recall involves VTech Shake and Sing Elephant rattle with model number 80-184800. The rattle has a purple elephant with yellow and blue ears at one end and a black and white plastic teething ring at the other end. VTech is stamped on the elephant. The rattle is about seven inches long and the number 1848 is printed on the back of the rattle adjacent to the battery door. The rattle sings when a button is switched on.

Affected products

Shake & Sing Elephant Rattles

Recalled brands

VTech Electronics Limited, VTech Electronics North America LLC

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rattles and contact VTech for a full refund or credit for a replacement product.

Recall date

January 25, 2018

Categories

Shake & Sing Elephant Rattles

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #18083?

CPSC recall #18083 covers VTech Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on January 25, 2018. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves VTech Shake and Sing Elephant rattle with model number 80-184800. The rattle has a purple elephant with yellow and blue ears at one end and a black and white plastic teething ring at the other end. VTech is stamped on the elephant. The rattle is about seven inches long and the number 1848 is printed on the back of the rattle adjacent to the battery door. The rattle sings when a button is switched on.

What is the remedy for recall #18083?

The CPSC remedy for recall #18083 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled rattles and contact vtech for a full refund or credit for a replacement product.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell VTech Recalls Infant Rattles Due to Choking Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/VTech-Recalls-Infant-Rattles-Due-to-Choking-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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